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Nonfiction for Dog Lovers
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- Bechtel, Stefan
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(2009)636.0832 B392d 2009This collection of stories tells of the dedicated people at the Dogtown rescue organization in Kanab, Utah, who are devoted to helping unadoptable animals find welcoming homes.
- Bradley, Carol
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(2010)636.70832 B8112s 2010This touching narrative chronicles how one little dog, Gracie, is transformed from a bedraggled animal worn out from bearing puppies at a puppy mill into a loving, healthy member of her new family.
- Brill, Leigh
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(2010)636.7527 B8573d 2010Brill brings us the heartwarming story of Slugger, the service dog who changed her life and brought her indepence as well as confidence.
- Charleson, Susannah
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(2010)636.70886 C4773s 2010Charleson relates her adventures with her search and rescue dog and the complex bond they form as they help pursue the rescue and recovery of human victims fallen prey to crime, misadventure, or catastrophe.
- De Vito, Dominique
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(2009)636.7 D4962g 2009De Vito brings us a fun, informative handbook filled with simple ideas for reducing your canine's carbon paw print. The book's format includes enticing charts, sidebars, visual icons and cool graphics. Best of all, the information is delivered in a clever non-preachy tone.
- Duffy-Korpics, Lisa
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(2009)636.7 D858t 2009Based on the author's experiences, this collection offers the true stories of everyday people who, whether by accident or design, come into contact with the sad, funny, and often profound world of an animal control officer.
- Elder, Janet
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(2010)636.7280922 E376h 2010Huck is a delight and the book itself is lovely and inspiring.
- Flaim, Denise
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(2009)179.3 F576r 2009This is the true story of ten tough and tattooed bikers who rescue animals in danger while spreading the message thaat abusers are losers. Author Denise Flaim chronicles just what these brawny bikers, who will stop at nothing within the bounds of the law, can teach us about respecting the creatures in our midst.
- Foster, Stephen
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(2009)636.753 F757f 2009Skittish man meets skittish dog again in the hilarious and heartwarming sequel to the acclaimed Walking Ollie .
- Gardner, Nuala
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(2008)616.85882 G227f 2008Gardner brings us a mother's heartwarming account of how her little boy conquered his autism with the help of a devoted family dog.
- Hawkins, Barrie
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(2010)636.7 H393t 2010Barrie and Dorothy Hawkins don't quite realize what they are getting themselves into when they take on the challenge of rescuing and fostering orphan dogs. Every canine character has a surprise in store for them. The two welcome them all into their hearts and home, doing whatever it takes to change the dogs' lives for the better. In the process they change their own lives for the better.
- Jennings, Dana Andrew
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(2010)636.7 J542w 2010A must-read for every dog lover - Jennings brings us a short, tender and uplifting tale of a cancer survivor and the life lessons shared with him by the beloved family dog, Bijou.
- Katz, Jon
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(2009636.00929 K19s 2009Here Katz ponders the question of whether animals have souls through stories of his own dogs and the farm animals he lives with.
- Klam, Julie
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(2010)615.85158 K632y 2010The hilarious and heartfelt chronicle of a woman learning the secrets of love, health,and happiness from some very surprising teachers: her dogs.
- Koontz, Dean R.
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(2009)636.7527 K82b 2009Best-selling author Koontz tells the story of how he and his wife, Gerda, unexpectedly met and fell in love with a golden retriever named Trixie. The author relates how this former service dog renewed in him a sense of wonder that will remain with him for a long time.
- Kotler, Steven
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(2010)636.70832 K874s 2010Spurred to move by a housing crisis in Los Angeles, Kotler and his wife bought a postage-stamp-size farm in Chimayo, New Mexico. The farm became Rancho de Chihuahua, the sanctuary they created for their special needs pack of rescued dogs.
- Krantz, Les
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(2009)636.7 K89p 2009Krantz relates up-to-date scientific findings in canine research and reveals how dogs perform extraordinary feats that even the most sophisticated current technology cannot duplicate, from predicting earthquakes to detecting cancer and low blood sugar.
- Levin, Larry
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(2010)636.700929 2010What would begin as a terrible day for Levin and his sons suddenly got brighter as the ugliest dog they had ever seen, one who was missing an ear and had half his face covered in scar tissue, ran up to them in a vet's office and captured their hearts.
- McPherson, Rachel
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(2010)636.0886 M1728e 2010McPherson draws on her experience as the founder and executive director of The Good Dog Foundation, the largest animal-assisted therapy organization on the East Coast, to share the amazing stories of dogs that bring hope and healing into people's lives.
- Miles, Kathryn
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(2009)636.7 M643a 2009When Miles adopts Ari, an exotic Jindo dog, the two of them begin to explore the outdoors together. She describes seeing the land through her dog's eyes. The result is a compelling read, with wonderful details about dogs and dog life, as well as the nature that surrounds all of us.
- Orzel, Chad
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(2009)530.12 O79h 2009Who better to teach the magic of quantum physics than a talking dog? Sit down with Orzel and his dog Emmy as the author explains the laws of physics.
- Plaskin, Glenn
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(2010)536.700929 P7152k 2010Celebrity journalist Plaskin shares a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author makes powerful connections with neighbors in a high-rise in Lower Manhattan.
- Prisant, Carol
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(2010)B-Pr9385d 2010Prisant delivers a love story about a revolving cast of beloved and not so beloved dogs, a wondrous 42-year marriage, and the homes that housed them all.
- Schaffer, Michael
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(2009)636.70973 S296o 2009A witty, insightful and affectionate examination of how and why people spend millions of dollars on their pets where Schaffer discusses America's pet obsession, the explosion of pet masseuses, professional dog walkers, and organic kibble.
- Sullivan, Christine
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(2009)636.70929 S9494s 2009Set against the backdrop of the war in Afghanistan, this story chronicles the love for a stray puppy that Navy Reservist, Mark Feffer bonded with while stationed outside of Kandahar.
- Trout, Nick
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(2010)636.7 T861L 2010Best-selling author Trout shares another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine, a tale of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life, death, fate and love. Trout immerses readers in the true-life drama of beloved pets whose lives hang in the balance.
- Winn, Steven
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(2009)636.70887 W776c 2009Winn brings us a tender and hilarious story of one man's uncommonly rich experience with a dog who wants nothing whatsoever to do with him.
- Wolfsie, Dick
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(2009)791.45028 W861m 2009Just when television reporter Wolfsie thought his TV career was over, he found Barney the beagle on his front steps. Here is the story of Barney and Wolfsie's relationship both on and off camera.
- Zeaman, John
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(2011)636.702 Z41d 2011Zeaman journeys from a 'round-the-block fraternity of dog-walking dupes - suburban fathers who indulged their children's wish for a dog, to a strange and forbidden wonderland at the edge of town. Along the way, he rediscovers childhood's forgotten fringe places and experiences moments of inexplicable joy.
Lots of Pictures
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(2010)636.700929 P979 2010Told in Pukka's charming voice and accompanied by more than 200 photos, Ted Kerasote's newest dog tells the story of how Kerasote found him, recounting the early days of their bonding as they explore the wider world.
- Greive, Bradley Trevor
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(2009)636.7 G8249w 2009Best-selling author Greive and award-winning photographer Rachael Hale explain once and for all why dogs are better than cats. They conclude that dogs are the superior pet, confidant, admirer and friend.
- Harder, Jo Jo
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(2008)636.70222 H259d 2008Here the subtitle pretty much says it all with a collection of color photographs of canines in a variety of outfits and accessories for all occasions.
- Hayano, Chie
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(2009)745.59221 H413c 2009Here is Hayano's second installment in the series featuring cute dogs. New projects include color pictures of dogs along with short stories and crafting accessories, such as leashes, toys, bowls and collars.
- Johnson, Cami
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(2008)636.7 J66d 2008These quirky, painterly portraits of dogs capture the mischievous nature of people's favorite companions. Johnson offers rich, fully realized images that seem to capture a dog's very essence as well as charming profiles of her subjects and their various foibles.
- Moustaki, Nikki
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(2008)636.7 M933d 2008Moustaki is an animal expert and host of MSN.com's web TV show Celebrity Pet Dish. She has put together a collection of photographs, illustrations and collages featuring dogs and their owners with a confession from either guilty party.
